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Anonymous |
| Title |
The First Report of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, 1843
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1843 D. Cussons edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The First Report of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, 1843" by Anonymous is a historical account published during the early Victorian era. This report serves as an overview of the establishment and progress of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, which was founded to promote total abstinence from alcohol. With the context of the temperance movement, the book addresses social issues surrounding alcohol consumption and its detrimental effects on individuals and communities. The report outlines the founding of the society in 1836, detailing early public lectures aimed at educating the community on the principles of total abstinence. It highlights the society's growth, noting that it currently has 530 members, including many individuals who have successfully reclaimed their lives from the depths of alcohol dependency. The report also discusses ongoing challenges faced by the society, such as ignorance and societal opposition, and emphasizes the need for public support to continue its mission of promoting sobriety and improving social welfare. Ultimately, it aims to serve as a call to action for community involvement in the temperance cause, urging people to unite against the societal struggles wrought by alcoholism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Temperance -- Societies, etc.
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| Subject |
Horncastle Teetotal Society
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53776 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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